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Thanksgiving crossword puzzle featuring Pilgrims, turkey, and holiday traditions.
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An 18-clue Thanksgiving crossword for Grades 3–5 covering history, food, and traditions. Clues include the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, the Mayflower, Squanto, the cornucopia, and modern celebrations like the Macy's parade and NFL games. Use it as a November classroom activity, a holiday warm-up, or a vocabulary review before Thanksgiving break.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Thanksgiving
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated September 2025

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Print this crossword for classroom use, homework packets, or sub plans. Click 'View Crossword' to modify clues, adjust difficulty, or add your own words before downloading as a PDF. An answer key is included with every download.

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